Many of the countryside places that we care for in the Lake District, along with our car parks, have now re-opened. There are also a number of bookable places open, including Hill Top, Sizergh and Fell Foot. There’s no need to book to visit places like Aira Force, Tarn Hows, or Borrowdale. We just ask that you come back another time if the car park is full.
Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life.
The cottage garden is a haphazard mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables. Make your way up the garden path and see for yourself why Beatrix loved this place.
A medieval house with rich gardens, including a national collection of ferns and a superb limestone rock garden. Explore the woodlands, wetlands and orchards of the wider estate too.
Visitors setting off on a walk from the car park at Seatoller, CumbriaNational Trust Images / Steve Barber
Whether you’re venturing on to the high fells, exploring the area by boat, going for an amble by a lakeshore, or mountain biking on off road trails, here’s a handy guide to our car parks in the Lake District to help you plan your day.
We have a wide range of accommodation across the Lake District, from lakeside cottages to rustic bothies and campsites. It’s really important that you check availability and book your stay online before making your journey, to avoid being disappointed when you arrive. We’ve got availability in winter and this is a great time to visit.
Claife Viewing Station is a rare example of a purpose-built public viewing station, dating back to the 1790s. It's one of the earliest monuments to tourism in the Lake District.
The Wordsworths weren’t the only family to leave their mark on Wordsworth House. The Ellises, who lived there in the 1930s, were almost responsible for its destruction.
One of the founders of the National Trust, Hardwicke Rawnsley helped us acquire some of our first places for the nation. Discover which places he helped to save.
We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That includes 90 farms and as much as 70% of the world’s Herdwick sheep.
A view over Buttermere and Crummock Water National Trust Images / John Malley
